Can the Ice Insert Container made of plastic be filled with water and frozen to chill the tea?
8354
I suppose it could be given it is not too full. I am sketchy about freezing anything plastic with water in it and then introducing that into water I am drinking. Too much bad is coming from plastic.
8355
Yes, it's like a plastic cup that can be screwed into the lid. So you can fill it halfway with water and put it in the freezer (it just won't have a cap on it, like a cup). As your ice melts it will not mix with the tea.
176607
Yes, that's why I love it. You can pour hot water directly into it, steep your tea and then refrigerate to chill it.
621813
I do not have a direct answer but if I froze them I would open them and dump them out in a ice cube tray and freeze them that way. Reason being I am not sure that the plastic container is designed to be frozen? or rated to be frozen. Just my 2 cents maybe some one will chime in their thoughts to help answer your question.
204132
It's metal and I never put stuff like that in dw the lid I have yes y can put tea in it . I don't use mine it's too little and didn't know top and straw plastic :(
2090840
I would say yes, there is not liquids in it to freeze and crack the plastic.
1626988
Absolutely, I have filled mine about have way and frozen it then filled up with water, cool water for a while.
1244710
Mike, I think that would be a question for the manufacturer. The 'plastic' interior may not be able to take the sub-freezing temp. Sorry but your question needs the expertise of the manufacturer.
1267328
I recommend you put the gasket on to the container prior to freezing. I found it can be hard to work with the frozen canister, but when it is room-temperature it is not an issue.
2134099
Yes. That's what we use the for. We just put tea bags and cool water, in the Pitcher and place it in frig.
260819
Yes, you can. I have made it without ice and just added ice to my glass. I am very fussy about my tea and this makes very good ice tea.
508083
no I have not tried adding anything to the ice mold. I'm sure the teas would work ok but I think the fruit would need to be something that really freezes hard..not mooshy like some fruit. Also then you will have to clean the blades better than when you just use plain ice where you can just flip it over and wipe clean or air dry
512529
I'm not sure I normally put ice cubes in it before its done maybe sorry I'm not helpful I love the tea maker. the tea maker is great for loose leaf tea and bags too.
271381
The instructions say no, but I have put very warm tea in the pitcher, let it sit to room temperature for an hour and then refrigerated to make iced tea. No problems (so far). I wouldn't pour boiling water in it, nor would I refrigerate right away.
1720989
I have not tried to freeze it. Freezing water makes it expand and could crack it. Your question is a good one. It would be nice to have cold water. The mfg should know the answer.
1246628
Yes. Plug it in fill water to line inside white part. Then add ice to fill line in container. I add 1/3 cup of sugar to the ice. Put two family sized tea bags in the basket. Perfect tea every time.
1567417
Well yes. You could steep it and let it cool off for awhile and then put it over a cup filled with ice. It is just a very convenient teapot basically that strains the leaves when you put it on a cup and drain the tea. So use it how you would normally make iced tea.
2104782
You could put ice under it, but the tray wouldn't fit in the glass bottom. I suppose you could freeze the bottom and then use it outdoors, but don't count on it keeping the food cold for very long. I really like this, but it isn't made for putting anything under it.